Emy Alvarez
Indio,CA
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Tommy Bahamas
11.2023 - Current
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Maintained clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Bartender
BBC
04.2017 - Current
- Executed fast paced service with pleasant atmosphere
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bartender
La Quinta Resort & Club
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender/Food Server
Mountainview Country Club
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Bartender/Cocktail Server
Miramonte Resort
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender/Server
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
06.2011 - 03.2017
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA2025
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio, CA06.2007
Skills
- Suggestive Selling
- Preparing garnishes
- Beverage Preparation
- Food Service
- Salesmanship
- Outgoing Personality
- Customer Service
- Organizational ability
- Creative Mixology
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Tommy Bahamas
11.2023 - Current
Bartender
La Quinta Resort & Club
10.2021 - 10.2023
Bartender/Food Server
Mountainview Country Club
09.2020 - 10.2021
Bartender/Cocktail Server
Miramonte Resort
08.2017 - 01.2019
Bartender
BBC
04.2017 - Current
Bartender/Server
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
06.2011 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
College of The Desert
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
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